If you can’t find a new challenge with kettlebells, please go back to pillar 2.

One of the best things about kettlebells is the constant challenge the training offers.

Want a specific example of a challenge I’m talking about?

The “snatch test” is a perfect example.

Just in case you aren’t familiar with what that is, it would be snatching a 24kg kettlebell for 100 reps in 5 minutes or less. *Note: the weight is dependent on whether your a male or female and based on age. For me, it’s with a 24kg kettlebell.

Not matter what, the snatch test is always a challenge and never a ‘walk in the park.’

Another example is doing double kettlebell work.

Double kettlebells is double the challenge. That takes things up to a whole new level.

Kettlebells is always a challenge, which makes it fun, rewarding, and progressive.

Pillar 5: Continuous.

This is the best part and a major pillar of authentic kettlebell training.

No matter how good you get, no matter how many courses or certifications you get, no matter how many workshops you teach or participate in, you will never stop learning.

You will always have continuous learning and the opportunity for progression, no matter what level you’re at.

If you’ve committed to yourself (pillar 1) then you will likely reach this 5th and final pillar.

Again, one of the most fulfilling things in kettlebell training is the constant learning about how your body moves and performs.

Continuous learning, continuous progression, continuous challenge.

I’ve hear people say that they get “bored” with exercise.

To me, you could never get bored with kettlebells because of the continuous learning and skill progression with this type of training.

For example, there are some higher level exercises I’m working on right now that are really challenging for me (the SOTS press and heavy clean and jerks).

I’m still trying to gain a sound competence with these exercises while being greatly challenged.

Again, the progression and the learning never ends.

One thing you learn in kettlebells is to be humble.

The training can humble you and and there’s ALWAYS new things to learn and ways to improve your training.

In summary, the 5 pillars are:

Commitment

Competence

Confidence

Challenge

Continuous

Remember, the first pillar is commitment. If you haven’t discovered kettlebells yet, make the commitment to yourself and move through and discover these 5 pillars.

About Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN

With over 3 decades of unique experiences, Scott has an accomplished background as a coach and "former" physio. Scott's known as an unconventional strength coach, movement teacher, and performance specialist who gets results. Frustrated by the mainstream, you could say he's very passionate about doing what's right in the area of strength and performance training. Recognized for engineering powerful, no nonsense training programs that increase strength, build muscle, and enhance athleticism while taking a long-term approach to health, fitness, and athletic performance. A true professional who’s dedicated to helping people fulfill their potential through a foundation of strength and better human movement.
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